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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 5,086 students earned their Biological & Biomedical Sciences degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, Biological & Biomedical Sciences is the 11th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors in Illinois

Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,829
Master’s Degree 835
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 271
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 271
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 271
Post-Master’s Certificate 128
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 128
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 18
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 18
Associate Degree 5

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a biological and biomedical sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological and biomedical sciences majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 19.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.3%
  • White: 48.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.4%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 114,330 people employed in jobs related to a biological and biomedical sciences degree, compared to 2,967,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Jobs in Illinois

In this state, biological and biomedical sciences grads earn an average of $87,660. Nationwide, they make an average of $92,600.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer biological and biomedical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

676 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. In their early career, UIC grads earn an average salary of $49,099. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average.

634 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

614 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

75% of the teachers are full time. 70% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

335 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. In their early career, UChicago grads earn an average salary of $62,671. 80% of the teachers are full time.

332 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. 66% of students get financical aid.

202 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,779 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,569 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years.

183 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

176 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,285. 81% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

162 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,915 a year. 93% of students get financical aid.

#10

Augustana College

Rock Island
131 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
2,389 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,489. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Augustana. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Careers in IL

Some of the careers biological and biomedical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Statisticians 31% $82,830
Software Applications Developers 28% $95,420
Computer and Information Research Scientists 20% $115,290
Health Specialties Professors 14% $85,020
Computer Workers 9% $0
Biological Science Professors 5% $72,880
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $113,180
High School Teachers 4% $67,680
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 4% $54,820
Biological Scientists 4% $83,370
Exercise Physiologists 4% $52,850
Life Scientists 3% $85,920
Microbiologists 2% $54,630
Biochemists and Biophysicists 1% $99,690
Medical Scientists 1% $75,990
Epidemiologists 0% $81,400

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological and biomedical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Computer & Information Sciences 8,392
Engineering 6,581
Mathematics & Statistics 2,675
Agriculture 1,803
Physical Sciences 1,686
Engineering Technologies 1,478
Natural Resources & Conservation 596
Architecture/Urban Planning 522

View all majors related to Biological & Biomedical Sciences

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